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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Savage Model 99E, manufactured in 1924, is a lever-action rifle chambered in the historically significant .250-3000 Savage cartridge—the first commercial round to break the 3,000 feet-per-second velocity mark. Designed for hunters seeking a balance of power, speed, and flat trajectory, this cartridge paired with the Model 99E makes for an effective and accurate rifle in the field. The 22" blued barrel offers solid ballistic performance and manageable weight, wh …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Type 99 rifle or Type 99 short rifle was a bolt-action rifle of the Arisaka design used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. During the Second Sino-Japanese War in the 1930s, the Japanese soon found that the 7.7mm cartridge being fired by their Type 92 heavy machine gun in China was superior to the 6.5×50mm cartridge of the Type 38 rifle. This necessitated the development of a new weapon to replace the outclassed Type 38 and finally standardize on …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Ready to elevate your upland game? It's time to take it to the Filthy level with the GForce Arms GF5 Filthy Pheasant—your ultimate companion for pheasant hunting and beyond. This traditional-style over/under shotgun combines classic looks with modern performance, featuring a beautifully crafted select-grade Turkish walnut stock and forend that ensure you’ll stand out in the field for more than just your shooting skills. Built with 28" chrome-lined barrels and …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Norinco Type 56S, manufactured in China at State Factory 66 and imported by Sile of New York, is a semi-automatic civilian variant of the iconic Soviet AK-47. Chambered in 7.62x39mm, this rugged and reliable rifle is rooted in Cold War military history and represents China's adaptation of the original AK platform. The Type 56 was introduced in 1956 and served as a standard infantry rifle for the Chinese military for decades. Early models featured milled receivers, bu …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Stevens/Savage Model 94 Series K is a reliable single-shot, break-open shotgun chambered in .410 bore, offering simplicity and precision in a lightweight package. With a 26" blued barrel and a fixed full choke, it provides tight shot patterns ideal for small game hunting, pest control, or introductory shooting. The 3" chamber allows for a range of .410 ammunition, offering versatility for different field applications. A straightforward bead front sight ensures quick …